Aston Villa are in free fall right now. Finishing in the top four last season, they had been parked in that same zone for most of this season. Now, ahead of a home clash with relegation fodder Crystal Palace, they have just one win in their last five, and find themselves potentially slipping onto the second page of the standings.
Perhaps playing a very lower table side like Palace is exactly what the doctor ordered, as they look to very badly need a “get right game” at this point in time.
Aston Villa vs Crystal Palace
Kickoff: 3pm, Sat. Nov 23, Villa Park, Birmingham, UK
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Result Probability: Crystal Palace 18% Aston Villa 60% Draw 22%
PL Standing, Form: Crystal Palace 18th, 7 pts LLWLW Aston Villa 9th, 18 pts, DWDLL
Although they are now facing an additional challenge, as numerous players could end up being ruled out of this one due to injury.
Aston Villa Starting XI Prediction vs Crystal Palace
Emi Martinez; Ezra Konsa, Diego Carlos, Lucas Digne, Ian Maatsen; Ross Barkley, Youri Tielemans; John McGinn, Morgan Rogers, Jaden Philogene; Jhon Duran
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